Brazil

Over two hundred organizations from thirty countries raise concerns with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Martes, Febrero 21, 2012

Letter: Two hundred and thirty three civil society groups from thirty countries, all organizations working for the protection of human rights and the environment in the Americas and Europe, jointly wrote the Inter-American Commission on Human Right (IACHR) to raise concern over recent decisions that reduce the effectiveness of its human rights protection mechanisms.

Etiquetas: Brazil, Corporate Accountability, Guatemala, Human Rights, Goldcorp

Focus on Mining Giant Vale at World Social Forum

Martes, Enero 5, 2010

At the invitation of Brazilian activists who are supporting communities struggling against multinational mining giant Vale (formerly Companhia Vale do Rio Doce) in Brazil, and with support from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund and the Canadian Auto Workers Social Justice Fund, MiningWatch’s Catherine Coumans attended the World Social Foru

Etiquetas: Goro and Prony, INCO in Sulawesi, Labrador, Sulawesi, Brazil, Indonesia, Newfoundland & Labrador, New Caledonia, Ontario, Health, Labour, Newsletter 27: Winter 2009-2010, Vale (incl. Inco)

Goldcorp Analysis

Jueves, Septiembre 13, 2007

A report on the activities of Goldcorp around the world: “Given the rapid pace of mergers and acquisitions that Goldcorp has made over the last few years, it is too early to see how the new expanded company will behave in the real world, and what kind of social and environmental responsibility it will assume.”

Etiquetas: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Nevada, Dominican Republic, South Dakota, Ontario, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Goldcorp

Canada Told to Stop Obstructing Safety Information on Asbestos: Ban Asbestos Network Calls For 'Prior Informed Consent'

Jueves, Abril 1, 2004

(Ottawa) Ban Asbestos Canada network members, including the Canadian Autoworkers Union, the Canadian Association of University Teachers, Sierra Club of Canada and MiningWatch Canada, are demanding that Canada stop pretending that asbestos is safe, and support "Prior Informed Consent" requirements for all forms of asbestos imported from Canada by ot

Etiquetas: Brazil, Asbestos

Brazil Reverses Position, Moves to Ban Asbestos

Domingo, Marzo 28, 2004

On Sunday, March 28, 2004, two major Brazilian newspapers announced astounding reversals in Brazilian national asbestos policy and practice.

Etiquetas: Brazil, Asbestos

Action Alert: Stop Intimidation of Brazilian Labour Inspector Fernanda Giannasi

Miércoles, Febrero 25, 2004

Intimidation against Brazilian Labour inspector Fernanda Giannasi for her role in exposing the dangers of asbestos to workers has escalated dramatically.

During a public service career of more than twenty years, Labour Inspector Fernanda Giannasi has received death threats for her participation in the campaign to ban asbestos in Brazil and obtain justice for injured workers.

Etiquetas: Brazil, Asbestos

Background information: Brazilian Justice?

Viernes, Febrero 20, 2004

By Laurie Kazan-Allen, February 20, 2004.

Etiquetas: Asbestos and Brazil, Brazil, Asbestos